Category: Pet News

Hepper's Happy Pets Blog

As pet parents, we are also constantly researching cat behavior so that our own furry friends can have the best lives possible. And we like to share the tips, tricks and more that we learn, right here.

This upcoming holiday weekend is one of the most traveled times of the year. Many of us hit the road to visit family and friends and eat too much at every stop! We have a lot of special discounts planned for the holiday weekend. If you’re planning on getting your cat a present, this will be the time to shop!

Thinking about bringing a cat or kitten into your home? If so, then you may be wondering where to begin. Should you visit your local pet shop? Should you browse online? Actually, if you want to find the purr-fect cat and do something incredible in the process, you should adopt a cat from your local animal shelter.

Have you ever wished your cat could talk? While cats can be mysterious creatures, they actually have some very effective ways of communicating with humans. From those persistent meows, to rubbing up against your legs, your cat’s noises and body language have a lot of meaning.

If your cat is like most, she chooses the least opportune times to snuggle up with you for a nap— often just before you were about to get up for a bathroom break, or shortly before you need to leave the house for work. There’s no doubt about it: being “chosen” by a cat as a safe place for a snooze is a special designation…

Taking a nice long drive with your cat is probably at the bottom of your wishlist. Chances are good that at some point you will have to travel with your cat. If you’re lucky it might be a quick trip across town to the vet or to your Mom’s house.

When my daughter was 8, we decided it was time for a family pet, so we adopted a beautiful Maine Coon cat with gorgeous green eyes. My daughter named her Cleopatra due to her interest in all things Egyptian…

As a responsible cat parent, you probably spend some time every morning trying to clean your cat’s litter box and sanitizing the whole area. Cat pee has a terrible odor and often the smell lingers long after you’ve done all your cleaning…

One of the best things about (most) cats is their soft fur. Patting them is enjoyable for us and our furry friends and personally, it is one of the highlights of my day. However, sometimes, no matter how much we try, their fur gets out of control, resulting in matting. If your cats are suffering from matted fur, please read on to see our tips on how to remove matted fur on cats…

As cat owners, you probably are very familiar with cleaning after your cat. You’ve probably seen all the different types of messes before: picking up all your fur babies’ toys, sweeping and cleaning that broken vase that the cats bumped into earlier, cleaning the cat’s litter box…

There is this old belief that dogs are a man’s best friend. For all animal lovers, this not only applies to dogs, but to cats as well. We cannot deny the fact that some pet owners treat their pets like kids and refer to their cats and dogs as their “fur babies”…

There is a well-know idea that cats and pets are good for anxiety. They can take away all of our troubles (even just temporarily), keep us happy, and make us feel loved when nobody else seems to do so…

When I visit my parent’s house, my eyes always itch and get red. They have 2 cats and a big dog, but I also have cats in my house, and I’m fine there. So, do I have cat allergies or dog allergies, or is it something else in their house – laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, the wood stove, or even the plants outside?

Houseplants brighten up any living space, and they have always been a popular decor option among homeowners. From everlasting succulents to colorful tulips and cheery daisies, it seems there’s always the perfect spot for something beautiful and living within the home…

K2, our tabby, came into our lives almost four years ago. Abandoned at our local ski resort, she hung out by my husband’s hotel office and took any opportunity to dart in and beg for attention if his door was open…